Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2024/25 - Time to Cook 👨‍🍳

[flangejackrabbit]

I'm not sure this is a good match. Whenever these two are combined, it causes traffic chaos at Dartford!!

That's interesting as I've heard the other striker we are after is Kareem Highsided-Vehicle.

 

[Cricko]

Get it on the banned words list!

Didded.

 

[Supershrimper]

Didded.

DD

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Those words are banned

DD?

 

[Medway Blue]

Those words are banned

Giggity.

 

[Rock Lobster]

Indeed 12 clubs now work with a squad of 25 to 31 for the many reasons thoroughly explained

So at least 10 out of 12 clubs with a squad size in the range 25 to 31 won't be going up?

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

With no inside knowledge on this, I think the next centre back we bring in will be a project, not a starter, like Kensdale when we initially brought him in and Brooklyn was viewed as one too.

Would like to think that the footballing department is lining up development players all across the pitch. Realise that there are budget constraints to consider as well. The ability to have 16 subs* gives more opportunities to bring players steadily along (compared with the dark old days of throwing them in at the deep end).

* or whatever the latest figure is for this season - they keep changing the bloody rules & I can't keep up.

 

[WillMay333]

So excited to see that we have good options on the bench, and to know were still looking to bring more in is honestly such an exciting feeling

 

[Barry.C]

So at least 10 out of 12 clubs with a squad size in the range 25 to 31 won't be going up?

But what if 5 make the play offs/Promotion opportunity , gain more cash , have a good cup run and the other 7 are in the hunt next year?

 

[Dubai]

But what if 5 make the play offs/Promotion opportunity , gain more cash , have a good cup run and the other 7 are in the hunt next year?

But what if….

3 of them get relegated and a squad of 22 win the league?

 

[Rock Lobster]

What if Tamworth & Ebbsfleet combined their squads and then had the biggest squad in the division. would they then be favourites for promotion?

 

[Barry.C]

But what if….

3 of them get relegated and a squad of 22 win the league?

Lets hope so Im really pleased we have finally got to a squad of 22 and a very good one at that, what a difference it makes to be able to field a decent bench or not have kids on it? Although that number includes Faulkner and ? Beau Mac Donald and until recently just one available loanee striker

 

[They Call It Madness!!!]

Remember when we were Champions of League One with the smallest squad ever and least amount of players used!

 

[Thundersley Blue]

We don't have a B team, so on the face of it may be difficult to keep a large squad happy. Can't be much worse than being a full time player and not playing any competitive football.

 

[Rock Lobster]

Lets hope so Im really pleased we have finally got to a squad of 22 and a very good one at that, what a difference it makes to be able to field a decent bench or not have kids on it? Although that number includes Faulkner and ? Beau Mac Donald and until recently just one available loanee striker

I agree we're not quite there yet in terms of enough cover for injuries & suspensions, but at the moment it doesn't seem likely to me that we will end up with a squad size over 25.

 

[Barry.C]

I agree we're not quite there yet in terms of enough cover for injuries & suspensions, but at the moment it doesn't seem likely to me that we will end up with a squad size over 25.

I agree , but great progress and marvellous interview just out by Justin , acknowledging we are still a bit light. Id be very happy with a genuine 23 or maybe 24, Great response from him, especially on Comms,

 

[E for B and Billy Best]

wind and bridge the other options

Sounds like a card game in an old peoples home.

 

[stewart]

Sounds like a card game in an old peoples home.

I wouldnt know never lived in an old peoples home and never will , but thanks for your knowledge of it and hope you do fine in those card games

 

[Booma]

What if Tamworth & Ebbsfleet combined their squads and then had the biggest squad in the division. would they then be favourites for promotion?

Playing 8-8-4? With two keepers would give them a pretty good chance

 

[Hadleigh-shrimper]

Wonder if we will get anyone today not as desperate as was this time last week it still would be nice though.